Singing in Troubles

 In last week's Bible Reflections, I talked about David writing and singing songs in the dark places of his life. It was a good reminder to me that we need to be praising God no matter where we are at. 

It was also a reminder that even though we know something (or wrote it in this case), we need to be reminded about them. A preacher once said that yesterday's strength won't help you with today's problems. For some of us, we really do need to read our own stuff. 

Currently, I don't know when the repercussion of Covid in ministry is going to be finished, when my wife's health is going to be under control, or what direction I need to take in my writing. No, I don't have a mad king trying to kill me and I'm not hiding with the enemy of my people, but I do have uncertainty and that works like cancer to weaken. This devotion reminds me to keep praising God. 

So I do, PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSING FLOW...

Back Again

 

Back from my time of retreat and I'm ready to go!

Okay maybe?. 

Yes, I was refreshed but as I have found too often that time away doesn't take the problems away. The problems are still there but the hope is that you have allowed yourself a break so now you can continue. 

What I have to remember is finding times of rest isn't just a week here or a week there a couple times a year. I have to remember to get rest every day (this is called sleep) and time off every week as the Bible recommends (actually commanded in the Old Testament). This is the maintenance that we all need.